Ruto who is in Mombasa county for New Year celebrations in the company of mama Rachel Ruto and other leaders took it to the Lord in prayer literally. He put political differences aside as he prayed for his administration and the nation at large, including the opposition led by ODM leader Raila Odinga. “Father we want to pray even for our friends in the opposition that you will give them the appropriate knowledge so that they can work with us for the good and prosperity of our nation," prayed Ruto as captured in the video below. In his new year message that preceded the prayers, the head of State commended Kenyans for enduring what he termed as a challenging year as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic and economic challenges brought about by the war in Ukraine. “The country has experienced a myriad of challenges stemming from the pandemic to economic challenges brought by the war in Ukraine.”“We thank God that Kenya has been able to survive through those challenges and we look forward to a prosperous 2023.” Said the President as he ushered in the new year in Mombasa on December 31.

Source: Daily Nation January 01, 2023 10:29 UTC